Kodak M590 vs Olympus TG-860

Let's take a deeper look at the Kodak M590 and Olympus TG-860, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is very close but the M590 (1/3") and TG-860 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The M590 was revealed 5 years earlier than the TG-860 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M590 grades vs the TG-860 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak M590 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The full galleries are available at Kodak M590 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak M590 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus TG-860 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the M590 vs the TG-860.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M590 and TG-860 is 99 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M590 and TG-860.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M590 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus TG-860 will render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older M590 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.